James Norton has revealed that his father, who appears as an extra in the final series of Happy Valley, has not been told how the drama ends. The actor said he kept the ending a secret because his dad is 'the worst holder of any secret'.
Norton's parents joined him on set in Hebden Bridge with their dog, but he remained tight-lipped about the finale. He told the BBC: 'My dad is the worst holder of any secret, so I fiercely kept it away from him, even though they were on set as extras.'
The final episode airs on 5 February, and Norton praised the script by Sally Wainwright, calling it 'incredibly written'. He said: 'Everyone I've spoken to who has read it is like 'phew'. It's just great. It's Sally letting rip in her wonderful way.'
The actor also discussed his character Tommy Lee Royce, noting that after seven years, Tommy has changed. 'We've looked a lot into his mental health... He has this Jesus complex. He's a new man,' Norton said. He described playing the role as 'incredibly empowering'.
